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/θəːd/ · third
adjective
- being one more than two in number or position She finished third in the race.
- being one of three equal parts The cake was divided into three equal thirds.
noun
- a person or thing in the third position in a series or sequence The third speaker took the stage.
- a third part or share of something He took a third of the cake.
adverb
- in the third position or place The third time he tried, he succeeded.
Did you know? The word 'third' has been used in various idiomatic expressions, such as 'third time's the charm', which means that the third attempt will be successful.